Maplewood Nature Center

A hermit thrush, first to arrive in the spring and last to leave in the fall, is caught in a the mist net at the Maplewood Nature Center. Each year worldwide, millions of birds are safely captured, banded, and released unharmed.

The Lake Elmo Rotary Club will host its annual gold plate dinner at the Lake Elmo Event Center located at 3712 Layton Ave., Lake Elmo, on Sept. 15. At 6 p.m. the evening will begin with fellowship and fun, including games with cash prizes.

Maplewood Nature Center & Neighborhood Preserves, 2659 East Seventh Street in Maplewood offers these events: Unless otherwise noted, to register for any of the events below go to maplewoodnaturecenter.com and click on the Register Online Go bu